Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) in Portugal
Portugal: Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) was 660.9 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
660.9 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
13th
of 47 countries
All-time high
895.3 Thousand persons
in 2018
All-time low
613.4 Thousand persons
in 1998
Years of data
29
1998–2026
Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Portugal, 1998–2026
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Portugal is 660.9 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Portugal peaked at 895.3 Thousand persons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 613.4 Thousand persons, in 1998.
That places Portugal 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data (occupation) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 613.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 1999 | 678.2 Thousand persons | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 737.7 Thousand persons | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 790.2 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 799.6 Thousand persons | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 745.4 Thousand persons | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 717.5 Thousand persons | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 725.2 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 803.3 Thousand persons | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 875.1 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 859.8 Thousand persons | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 846.5 Thousand persons | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 836.3 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 762.6 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 694.8 Thousand persons | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 744.1 Thousand persons | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 791.9 Thousand persons | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 831.5 Thousand persons | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 854.5 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 890.8 Thousand persons | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 895.3 Thousand persons | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 834.8 Thousand persons | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 718.7 Thousand persons | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 671.2 Thousand persons | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 734.3 Thousand persons | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 736.6 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 689.9 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
| 2025 | 652.5 Thousand persons | -5.4% |
| 2026 | 660.9 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 660.9 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269.15 Thousand persons, 2.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 660.9 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 322.5 Thousand persons, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 645.8 Thousand persons | 613.4 Thousand persons | 678.2 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2000s | 790.03 Thousand persons | 717.5 Thousand persons | 875.1 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 813.66 Thousand persons | 694.8 Thousand persons | 895.3 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 694.87 Thousand persons | 652.5 Thousand persons | 736.6 Thousand persons | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 10 United Kingdom 1,443 Thousand persons compare
- 10 United Kingdom 1,443 Thousand persons compare
- 12 Sweden 707.4 Thousand persons compare
- 14 Switzerland 541.3 Thousand persons compare
- 15 Belgium 538.8 Thousand persons compare
- 16 Serbia 410.7 Thousand persons compare
- 16 Serbia 410.7 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for Portugal
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0538 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.055 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0528 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1795 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,134 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,861 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,504 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,250 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 8,754 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Portugal?
- Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data in Portugal was 660.9 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 895.3 Thousand persons in 2018.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 613.4 Thousand persons in 1998.
- How does Portugal rank for temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2026.
- Is temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Temporary employees by occupation - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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